Fit for Everyday Life - Increasing Exercise and Physical Activity in Those Rehablilitating From Cancer

Fit for Everyday Life - Increasing Exercise and Physical Activity in Those Rehablilitating From Cancer

The aim of the study is to increase the physical activity and exercise of those recovering from cancer (after treatments) and to promote a functional return to everyday life and coping in everyday life. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effects of a exercise intervention on the quality of life, functional fitness (functional muscle strength and endurance tests) and the amount of physical activity of the participants in the study.

Design: This is a quantitative study, whose data includes structured surveys (questionnaires) and measurements. Data are collected before and after the group exercise intervention. This 8 week tailored, progressive program will consist muscle strength training, endurance training, flexibility training, relaxation and home-exercises.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Active cancer treatments have ended under 12 months
• Age 18-70 years
• Finnish speaking
• moving without aids
• z=1-0
• able to come Meri-Karina
• normal or low physical activity
• able to use digital equipments to participate remote exercise sessions

Exclusion Criteria:

• Exercise contraindications
• Memory and mental health problems
• Exercise every day over two hours